Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables
Chicken thighs roast over zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, and red onion, all coated in olive oil and fragrant za’atar. The seasoning brings warm herbal notes, sesame richness, and a gentle tang, while optional cherry tomatoes add brightness; serve this colorful sheet-pan meal for an easy weeknight dinner or relaxed weekend supper.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- 2
Combine yellow squash, zucchini, bell pepper, and red onion pieces in a large bowl. Pour olive oil over the vegetables and stir. Sprinkle with za’atar and stir to coat evenly. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the vegetables on the prepared sheet pan.
- 3
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, drizzle with the remaining olive oil on both sides, and sprinkle the remaining za’atar seasoning on both sides of the chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Nestle the chicken pieces into the vegetables.
- 4
Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes; bake until chicken is no longer pink at the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 5
To serve, place chicken and vegetables on a serving plate and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Calories 471.21 kcal High 24%
- Protein 35.78 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 17.87 g 7%
- Total Fat 30.93 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 6.9 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.39 mg High 50%
- Sodium 232.11 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 5.82 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 5.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.3 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.03 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 335.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 148.55 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 71.46 mg Good Source 79%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet Pan Vegetables is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cherry Tomato, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 471.21 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cherry Tomato, Fresh Parsley, Olive Oil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 471.21 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables healthy?
- Roasted Za'atar Chicken Thighs with Sheet-Pan Vegetables has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 471.21 calories and 35.78 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 232.11 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.9 g (35% of the Daily Value). It contains Sesame, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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